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Jacquemontia pentanthos
This species is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with proper permits. Grow as a sprawling vine (will need to be tied to a fence or trellis) or used as a groundcover.
  • Elegant and compact
  • Dense, full crown
  • Cornerstone plant in South Florida
  • Imposing stature
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Vaccinium myrsinites
The range includes all of peninsular Florida and the southern parts of Georgia, and Alabama. Best used as a wildflower as it has a relatively short lifespan.
  • Dense, full crown
  • Does poorly oceanside
  • Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
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Zephyranthes atamasca
There are two subspecies in Florida with somewhat different but overlapping distributions. Culture and uses in the landscape are similar. It is best to use local sources. Small wildflower. Typically seen in spring or after rain. Grows in small tufts. Plant in low border on intermixed with a groundcover. Inconspicuous when not in bloom. Individual plants are short-lived perennials, but clumps persist for many years.
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Stout, swollen trunk
  • Classic Southern tree
  • Very showy clusters of flowers
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Asclepias tuberosa
Sometimes difficult to establish in new areas, but definitely worth the effort. Wildflower garden, meadow.
  • Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
  • Retains leaves until just before blooming
  • Long emerald crownshaft
  • Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
  • Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
  • Attracts butterflies
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Quercus chapmanii
This is a small clonal oak that can be used in a thicket as a screen.
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Stunning during brief late spring bloom
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
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Iva frutescens
Retain in the landscape for coastal protection where present. Used for dune restoration.
  • Highly nutritious fruit
  • Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
  • Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
  • Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
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Ipomoea hederifolia
The flowers are smaller than on most other native morning-glories, but they are attractive. Grow on fence or trellis.
  • Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Self-shedding fronds
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Bacopa monnieri
Low ground-hugging ground cover in restoration areas, in ditches, and on wetland edges.
  • Year-round blooms
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Tall and romantic
  • Wind tolerant